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PROCOMER Expands Investment Strategy in Europe

Costa Rica's Promotora del Comercio Exterior (PROCOMER) is actively searching for new foreign investments in Europe, having recently launched a strategic agenda aimed at promoting Costa Rica's agroindustry, high-value services, and tourism infrastructure. This initiative comes at a time when global businesses are redefining their operations and exploring new markets for expansion.

In the past week, PROCOMER engaged in a series of promotional activities in Spain and Portugal, participating in significant events such as the ISF World Seed Congress 2026 held in Lisbon and the Shared Services Outsourcing Week (SSOW) in Europe. Both events highlight Costa Rica's potential as a strategic hub for innovation and sustainable development.

Strategic Investment Areas

Driven by the vision of its General Manager Laura López, PROCOMER's investment outreach is sculpted around three key areas: agroindustry, advanced services, and tourism infrastructure. This multifaceted approach is an essential strategy in diversifying Costa Rica's economic base as the nation seeks to position itself beyond its traditional markets.

Agroindustry and Innovation

At the ISF World Seed Congress, which attracts over a thousand global agricultural leaders, PROCOMER showcased Costa Rica's progress in agricultural innovation, biotechnology, and research. Companies such as Bayer, BASF, and Nutrien are already established in the country, attesting to the conducive environment for agricultural innovation. Costa Rica aims to employ unique attributes such as year-round production capabilities, specialized talent, and a robust regulatory framework that fosters research and biotech advancements.

Expanding Digital Services

Simultaneously, in Lisbon, the Costa Rica Investment Day was organized, focusing on corporate services and digital technologies at the SSOW European event. This convening attracted international executives from Global Business Services and automation sectors, identifying trends that permeate the landscape of nearshoring and operational optimization. PROCOMER seized the opportunity to promote Costa Rica as a competitive nearshore location, emphasizing the local talent pool and the country's proven track record in global services.

A Holistic Growth Plan

The delegation concluded their European mission in Madrid with the Costa Rica Investment Day—Spain, collaborated with the Confederation of Spanish Business Organizations (CEOE). This multisectoral gathering focused on diversifying investment opportunities, including sectors such as advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and semiconductors.

The broader objective of PROCOMER's strategy is to strengthen Costa Rica's international positioning, seeking fresh avenues for investment aligned with the national goals of productive sophistication, sustainability, and quality employment generation.

Costa Rica's initiative to attract foreign direct investment is a clear statement of the country's readiness to engage with international markets. As Laura López remarked, “We are proactively seeking opportunities and markets that are redefining the global economy to ensure that Costa Rica remains a relevant player on the world stage.” With this renewed focus in Europe, PROCOMER is laying down the groundwork for a prosperous future filled with diverse investment avenues that contribute to the nation's overall growth.

In this fast-paced global arena, Costa Rica is not just a passive participant; it is actively crafting its destiny in the international investment community, underscoring its attractiveness as a stable and innovative destination for businesses worldwide.